Staying Motivated in Recovery

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

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Attitude is everything in life. This seems like a broad statement, but it holds a great deal of truth. The same is true in addiction and recovery. Many addicts feel they are different from everyone else in life. They believe that their life has been especially hard or unfair and this allows for the destructive […]

Finding Personal Values in Recovery

personal values in recovery

Finding Personal Values in Recovery

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Everyone has a value system. Values will vary between and among people, families, and even cultures. Personal values are deeply ingrained into a person from the time they are small. Values are intended to help you lay a solid foundation for your life. Unfortunately, addiction can make a person ignore or forget these personal values […]

Self Deception in Addiction and Recovery

Controlling Emotions in Recovery

emotions in recovery

Controlling Emotions in Recovery

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Emotions are a normal part of life, but addiction can mess with emotions. Addiction can dull many emotions while exaggerating others, but doing so falsely. Once you are in recovery you must relearn how to control these emotions so they do not damage your long term recovery. Many who are just starting out in recovery […]

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